Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
Annual wage data for Preventive Medicine Physicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
315,360
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $66,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $95,080. 50th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $66,860 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $253,470 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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